As a chicken enthusiast, small backyard farmer or commercial poultry franchise owner, one of your top priorities is keeping your birds happy and healthy. You may very well be versed in some of the common diseases and conditions that affect chickens and be able to treat those yourself. But what do you do when a … Read more
Whenever we walk into a grocery store, we are bombarded with so many labels that it is a surprise that our heads don’t start spinning on the spot. To make matters worse, several new terms pop-up each year, giving us more choices but making the process of cooking dinner more confusing than ever before. Today, … Read more
Having an egg bound chicken can quickly turn into a serious issue that threatens the life of one of your prized hens. Fortunately, with proper care and intervention, an egg bound chicken can continue on with a healthy, productive life consisting of plenty of egg-laying. Spotting the symptoms of an egg bound chicken is much … Read more
Much of what you read on the internet will tell you that most chickens will survive just fine in colder weather. While that may be true in some winter environments, people who raise chickens in brutally cold winter regions need to take certain precautions to keep chickens warm in winter. Keeping your chickens warm during … Read more
The type of chicken feed you use can impact things like growth rate, egg laying, health, and appearance. You should carefully consider the age of your birds and what their purpose is when choosing the right feed. Here, we’ll take a look at 10 different kinds of chicken feed and when they should be used. … Read more
Walking up to your chicken coop and seeing a mountain of loose feathers can be a terrifying sight. Fortunately, losing feathers is not always a bad thing. There are many reasons why chickens can lose their feathers and equally as many ways to prevent them. Outlined below are several common reasons why your chickens can … Read more
Bumblefoot also referred to as foot bubble or ulcerative pododermatitis (the scientific name) is a very serious condition for chickens. It’s a dangerous bacterial infection that becomes inflamed and noticeable when hard round lumps form on one or both of a chicken’s feet. Bumblefoot has the ability to move beyond the surface of the feet … Read more
Raising quail for meat and eggs is becoming increasingly popular. The following tips are specific to raising quail of the domesticated Coturnix quail species, but most of the tips can be adapted to raising quail of other species. Why raise quail? Unlike chickens, which require a considerable amount of space to keep, two dozen quail … Read more
If you’re in the chicken business in any capacity, you likely know how important it is to correctly sex a chicken. It doesn’t matter if you’re buying, selling or simply looking to sort new chicks into your flock, being able to accurately sex a chicken while it’s still small is a very important skill to … Read more
If the idea of raising chickens in the backyard has ever piqued your interest, you will find yourself with plenty of company. This fun hobby provides healthier eggs and meat that taste better than supermarkets provide. These tips will help you with the enjoyable, worthwhile pastime of raising chickens yourself. Know the Pros of Chicken … Read more